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Antique Victorian Belt Buckle Sardonyx Cabochon Eyes Banded Agate Gilt Metall

About the Item

This wonderful Victorian belt buckle was made in the last third of the 19th century, most probably around 1875-1885. The buckle has been cast from metal and then gilded. The buckle is set with ten sardonyx cabochons. All cabochons are a fine match, they have a pronounced white stripe with the thinnest dark line in the center, barely noticeable to the naked eye. The buckle has been in use which can be seen from some rubbing of the gilding. Jewellery made out of sardonyx was popular to be worn with elegant half mourning attire. The diameter of one sardonyx cabochon measures 1.9 cm ca.
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  • Weight:
    93.88 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.12 in (79 mm)Width: 2.29 in (58 mm)Depth: 0.79 in (20 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1875
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490122153722

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